Ford Backup Assist

philh wrote:
I'm so mad, day late and dollar short...

Had an opportunity to do a consumer test of the system, but their limited spaces filled up in literally minutes.

As I understand the system from someone that did get an opportunity to test it, you enter the length of the trailer and IRC, the distance between the hitch and axle(s). System uses targets placed on the trailer.

I view this as a fantastic and required new piece of hardware. I wasn't planning to purchase a truck, but this is going to trip me over the edge. For those that feel it's wasteful, do you like your automatic transmission, power steering, electric starter? Specifically for Crowe, dang those new semi-auto pistols, people should learn muzzleloading ;)

Friend of mine lived across the lake (flooded river) from the DNR public launch site. We used to sit on his deck and watch the boaters struggle to back up. It was hilarious, but too often would lead to arguments between couples before their fun ever got started.

Yep, while technology advancements are great it is just one more, step in the dumbing of America.
Their some proven methods to make backing easier, but many refuse to try.

There are already way too many people driving out there that don't have a clue.:S